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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Singapore-registered ship ‘came into contact’ with US bridge; no injuries reported: MPA

The incident happened at about 2.15am on Nov 13 and involved the 1.1km-long Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, which sits over the Delaware River.
The incident happened at about 2.15am on Nov 13 and involved the 1.1km-long Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, which sits over the Delaware River.

Oil patches spotted in S’pore’s southern waters off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh: MPA

Pulau Semakau as seen on July 4. MPA said it has activated its oil spill response contractors after oil patches were spotted off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh.
Pulau Semakau as seen on July 4. MPA said it has activated its oil spill response contractors after oil patches were spotted off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh.

Part of East Coast Park reopens after days of closure due to oil spill

A clean-up operation of the oil patches at Area D of East Coast Park on Oct 24.
A clean-up operation of the oil patches at Area D of East Coast Park on Oct 24.

No injuries reported after 2 Singapore-registered ships struck in Hormuz Strait, says MPA

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Oct 12.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Oct 12.

Harbour craft operators to be given grants of up to $250k for switching to electric vessels

A worker charging the Pyxis X Tron, a fully electric passenger vessel, berthed at Marina South Pier on April 8, 2024.
A worker charging the Pyxis X Tron, a fully electric passenger vessel, berthed at Marina South Pier on April 8, 2024.

CEO Insights

Why the operator of US’ biggest container port wants closer ties with Singapore

It makes sense for Port of Los Angeles to have “very good, strong relations with Singapore” the Port of Los Angeles executive director Eugene Seroka, since disruptions to key shipping waterways is forcing many ships to head for the US West Coast through Singapore.
It makes sense for Port of Los Angeles to have “very good, strong relations with Singapore” the Port of Los Angeles executive director Eugene Seroka, since disruptions to key shipping waterways is forcing many ships to head for the US West Coast through Singapore.

Branded Content

Autonomous vessels, cleaner fuels: Inside Singapore's plan to keep its edge in shipping

fortescue green pioneer at sea
fortescue green pioneer at sea

MPA probing collision between Chinese fishing vessel and Panama-flagged ship in S’pore waters

Crew members on the smaller Chinese fishing vessel hold on to railings as the ship appears to tilt significantly to its side.
Crew members on the smaller Chinese fishing vessel hold on to railings as the ship appears to tilt significantly to its side.

MPA coordinates rescue of 25 crew members from container vessel off Vietnam’s coast

The rescue took place within Singapore’s maritime search and rescue region, about 300km east of Vietnam.
The rescue took place within Singapore’s maritime search and rescue region, about 300km east of Vietnam.

Indonesia, Malaysia, S’pore commit to keep Malacca, Singapore straits free, open, safe

Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.
Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.

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